Coaxial Cable Specifications

Properties of standard coaxial type cables have been very much standardized for many years. Unless
you buy rogue stock from a supplier, if you abide by the manufacturer's application guidelines, there
should not be any surprises. Do not make a bend of smaller recommended radius, do not expose the cable
to excess temperatures, vibration, mechanical stress, or chemicals. Be absolutely certain to attach
the coaxial cable into a properly designed connector, printed circuit board, or other type termination,
paying careful attention to insulation and dielectric strip lengths, solder temperatures and dwell times,
and shielding preparation. Do all that, and you will be assured a long lifetime from your cable system.

Properties of Popular Coaxial Cables

Note that attenuation values are given at 400 MHz, but can - and do - often have significantly
different values at other frequencies. Always check with a
coaxial cable vendor for values specific to the
type you plan to use.